For Councils & Organisations

Find volunteers to support disaster recover

EV CREW helps local councils and community organisations connect with volunteers to assist with disaster recovery.

If your organisation needs extra help after a disaster, you can use EV CREW to promote suitable volunteer roles and connect with registered volunteers ready to support recovery efforts.

Your organisation manages the activity on the ground, and Volunteering Queensland helps connect you with volunteers.

How it works

  • Identify where volunteer help is needed to support recovery in your community.
  • Create roles for safe, simple tasks that do not require specialist skills or qualifications
  • Submit your volunteer opportunities on the Disaster Volunteer Platform.
  • Volunteering Queensland shares your opportunity with registered EV Crew volunteers.
  • Volunteers sign up for available shifts through the platform.
  • Welcome volunteers, explain the task, provide supervision and make sure the work is carried out safely.

What volunteers can help with

EV CREW volunteers can support a range of general recovery activities, including:

Cutting-Edge Keynotes

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Networking Hacking

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 Hands-On Workshops

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Hackathons

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Startup Showcase

Red medal with a star hanging from a wide ribbon.

Community clean-up

helping remove debris, clear outdoor areas and support local recovery efforts.

Pink 3D trophy medal with a star in the center.

Donation sorting

sorting donated clothing, household goods and essential items.

Transport and delivery

supporting the delivery of donated goods and essential items.

Administration support

helping at information desks, answering phones, and community support services.

Food preparation

helping prepare, pack or distribute food where needed.

Animal welfare support

aiding organisations caring for animals affected by disasters.

EV CREW volunteers are not available for specialist work, such as operating heavy machinery, providing counselling or carrying out tasks that require professional qualifications. Volunteers who are registered with EV CREW and rostered during a formal disaster activation are covered for personal injury under Queensland Government WorkCover

Resource library

How the Volunteering Calendar works

Discover how the platform works

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How to fill out your opportunity request

Discover how to get involved

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Opportunity planning factsheet

Discover how to plan a volunteering opportunity

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Media pack

Discover how EV Crew works during disaster recovery

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